Shipping Cost from Dakar to Accra

Shipping a 40ft container to Ghana typically costs between $2,500 and $6,000 for ocean freight, but prices fluctuate widely based on origin (US, China, Dubai), fuel costs, port fees, and carrier, with potential extra charges for customs, VAT (15%), and local delivery in Ghana. For instance, from the US, it might average around $5,900, while from China, you might see rates from $2,800-$3,500, and from Dubai, closer to $2,800-$4,500.

How Much Does It Cost To Ship Appliances? In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

For shipping to Ghana, major international carriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer reliable parcel services, while for larger cargo, LCL freight (Less than Container Load) with companies like AMID Logistics or specialized movers such as AQUANTUO or local firms like Hass Logistics are great, focusing on sea/air freight and customs handling, with costs varying by speed (Air: 5-10 days, Sea: 6-8 weeks) and size, always budget for destination charges.